Jeff Cook Real Estate BlogRecently posted or modified blog posts in the category - Columbiahttps://www.jeffcookrealestate.com/blog/Copyright JeffCookRealEstate.com2022-02-16T12:06:23-07:00tag:jeffcookrealestate.com,2012-09-20:12883Top 5 Food Trucks in Columbia, SCIf you’re looking for things to do in Columbia, SC, you definitely need to check out the thriving food truck scene. Everything from burgers to ice cream to seafood is available, and each entrepreneur seems to offer something unique. Food trucks have become hugely popular, not only for the downtown crowd that needs a nearby, walking distance food outlet. Among the fun things to do in Columbia, SC is driving around and choosing a new food truck to try, or chasing down where your favorite culinary vehicle is parked today.
Here are the Top 5 Food Trucks in Columbia, SC. And you know we had a hard time narrowing this list down!
The Belgian Waffle Truck
Enjoy classic Liege Waffles from Belgium that include the sweetest waffles, whipped cream, and a wide range of toppings. <a href="http://www.thebelgianwaffletruck.com/">The Belgian Waffle Truck</a> cranks out completely authentic oufti and croque monsieur waffles, sandwich waffles, and more, using authentic recipes, ingredients, and even a waffle iron sourced from Belgium. Your fresh, savory meal is prepared and served fresh and hot, and there is always plenty of food to get your morning filling.
Look for this great breakfast option regularly from 9am to 1pm at the Soda City Farmers Market on Main Street in Columbia.
Fishin Fellas, LLC
<a href="https://twitter.com/FishinFellas">Fishin' Fellas</a> provides the ultimate fresh seafood experience, when looking for things to do in Columbia, SC, even from a food truck. The menu changes daily according to the catch, but includes great favorites like shrimp po’boys, sauteed crab legs, huge fried fish dinners, and of course, homemade rice and coleslaw. Try out the salmon burgers and classic Beaufort stew.
Call them at 803-297-4704 to discover where the good stuff is getting prepared today, but you can frequently locate them at 101 Greystone Boulevard in front of the Wells Fargo Building, or at 158 Langford Road at Blythewood Cigar & Wine.
Brown's KA-BOB-BQ
The south is known for stellar BBQ, but prepare yourself to enjoy savory meat on a stick with this shish-kabob styled BBQ. These ideal choice cuts of chicken, beef, and lamb are freshly grilled while you wait, marinated in their own house seasoning, and come with veggies, salad, and bread for a completely filling meal. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BROWNSKABOBBQ/">Browns KA-BOB-BQ</a> is the solution for humdrum lunch menus. We recommend the sirloin Shami Kabob!
Check out their Facebook page linked above or call 201-884-3563 for their current location, but you can often find them at U.S. 1 Metro, 3500 Augusta Road.
The Haute Dog Lady
You never know what to expect with <a href="https://hautedoglady.com/">The Haute Dog Lady</a>, but one thing we’ve come to expect after their 7+ years in business — the food will be outstanding! Call on them for simply delectable dogs and sausages of all kinds, with a virtual waterfall of topping choices and sides. Available for food truck events, catering and more, this rolling menu of meat is sure to be a crowd favorite.
Call 803-477-1254 for their daily locations and events, and prepare yourself for food that is never average, but always haute!
Carolina Cookin’
When looking for things to do in Columbia, SC, track down the <a href="https://www.carolinacookin.biz/">Carolina Cookin’</a> food truck and prepare for a load of homemade goodness. Every sampling is chock-full of southern hospitality with recipes straight out of your grandmother’s kitchen. Authentic Southern food sticks to the ribs and any choice you make here will leave you filled and satisfied. Try the alligator sausage, shrimp, oyster, or crawfish po’boys, pulled pork, beef brisket, and Carolina fried rice. We recommend the Fried Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with their own special remoulade sauce. Is your mouth watering yet?
Call to see where they’ve set up shop today at 803-348-8188. You can also book them for your next special event. The menu can be customized and is sure to please!
If you’re looking for things to do in Columbia, SC, be sure to check out these distinctive food trucks for a hearty meal. Plus, Columbia has much to offer. Moving to the area? Jeff Cook Real Estate can help. Call us at <a href="https://www.jeffcookrealestate.com/contact/">855-HEY-JEFF</a>. 2022-02-23T12:20:00-07:002022-02-16T12:06:23-07:00Lee Willeytag:jeffcookrealestate.com,2012-09-20:12724Date Night Ideas for Columbia, SCWith its mix of tranquil nature, artsy vibe, and lively cosmopolitan, South Carolina’s capital provides a wide range of things to do for people of all ages and types. When it comes to date night, living in Columbia, SC means you’ve got lots of options.
This city is riddled with romantic spots that are sure to help light that spark while ensuring a good time, including these options.
Sunset Watching and a Concert at West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
The 3.5-mile system of boardwalks along the Congaree River in the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater are ideal for strolling hand-in-hand enjoying the picturesque views. If you time it right it you can walk along the river while enjoying a sunset, with glorious colors splashed behind the downtown skyline.
There are often concerts held here like the free Rhythm on the River series that make it easy to enjoy to extend your time for the complete date night.
A Romantic Dinner Out
Some of the best restaurants in Columbia offer the perfect romantic dinner out, with everything from farm-to-table southern classics to traditional Italian.
<a href="https://www.hallschophouse.com/" target="_blank">Halls Chophouse</a> offers gorgeous views and an elegant atmosphere for dining on New American fare paired with fine wines from across the globe. The impressive menu features items like locally raised trout, 28-day dry aged steaks, and Japanese Wagyu filets with decadent desserts to finish. Live music can be enjoyed every night, with jazz hosted on select evenings.
Or head to Ristorante Divino in historic Congaree Vista to enjoy five-star, authentic Northern Italian cuisine in an atmospheric setting.
Catch a Classic at the Nickelodeon Theatre
On historic Main Street you’ll find the only independent movie theater in Columbia, the Nickelodeon. It’s the perfect place to fall in love with a classic film all over again, and with each other while sipping a glass of Cabernet. Afterward, head to The Roof Top Lounge to cap off the evening with a panoramic view of the sparkling lights of the city.
Axe Throwing and Game Night
While it might sound like one of the more bizarre activities you can do together, couples who’ve been there and done that, enjoy a little friendly competition, and are looking to do something different should consider <a href="https://craftaxethrowing.com/us/sc/columbia" target="_blank">Craft Axe Throwing</a>. This unique trend can also be a great first date when you want to avoid awkward conversations. It’s just like throwing darts only on a larger scale.
After you’ve slung like Vikings, end the night with games at Transmission Arcade. Open until 2 a.m. every day except Sunday, this classic arcade and bar on Main Street downtown has pinball machines and more than two dozen arcade games.
Take a Cooking Class
By taking a cooking class, you might learn how to make your favorite dishes for each other for future date nights. <a href="https://www.letscookculinary.com/" target="_blank">Let’s Cook Culinary Studio</a> provides this ideal hands-on, shared experience that allows you to prepare items under the guidance of a professional chef.
Final Door Escape
One of the most fun and interactive things to do in Columbia, SC is to take part in a Final Door Escape Game. It’s the top-rated escape room in the city with rooms for all ages. It can be a test of your relationship, however, as you’ll need to work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately try to escape the room.2022-01-26T17:39:00-07:002022-01-26T09:05:57-07:00Megan Garrelltag:jeffcookrealestate.com,2012-09-20:5945August 2019 Columbia Real Estate Market UpdateAs we have seen over the past several months, the interest rate drop from July 31 has not caused the upturn in sales that one would have thought it would. There is a lack of affordable housing and that lack, along with higher housing prices are affecting the number of home sales. First time home buyers are unable to buy at the higher price levels, even though the lower rates would be a help.
Here is a brief summary of the numbers from the August Columbia Market: and what they mean for anyone thinking of buying or selling.
New Listings - 1620 (up 8.3% from 8/18)
Rending Sales - 1346 (up 6.2% from 8/18)
Closed Sales - 1376 (down 1.4% from 8/18)
Days On Market - 50 (down 5.7% from 8/18)
Median Sales Price - $185,000 (up 11.8% from 8/18)
Percent of Asking Price Received 97.7% (up 0.3% from 8/18)
Months Supply of Inventory - 2.9 (up 3.6% from 8/18)
The number of new listings coming on to the Columbia market in August has increased from August of last year, and the number of days on the market is shortening. The number of pending sales has increased 6.2% and median prices are up almost 12% from this time last year. These statistics are all indicating that it is a great time to be a seller. This is obviously not great news for buyers. Additionally, the monthly supply of homes is only at 2.9, which is low, and sellers are receiving 97.8% of their asking price. If you are considering <a href="https://www.jeffcookrealestate.com/blog/why-now-is-the-best-time-to-sell-your-home/">selling your home</a>, do it now while interest rates are low and more buyers can afford to purchase. For more information on key indicators of a healthy housing market, click <a href="https://www.jeffcookrealestate.com/blog/key-indicators-of-a-healthy-housing-market/">here</a>.
Here at Jeff Cook Real Estate, we work hard to help you with integrity and honesty. We have many eager buyers wanting to purchase. It is an excellent time to give us a call to list your home. Call-855-HEY-JEFF today.
Stay up-to-date and check out the <a href="https://www.fortunebuilders.com/columbia-real-estate-market-trends/">most current Columbia market updates</a>!2019-09-23T11:21:00-07:002021-01-22T11:05:00-07:00Cory Towlertag:jeffcookrealestate.com,2012-09-20:5995July 2019 Columbia Market UpdateThe general U.S. economic expansion continued into the start of its 11th year in July 2019. The average rate of growth in this expansion has not been as robust as the 1990’s expansion, at 2.3 per year versus 3.6 previously. During this 10 year expansion, the unemployment rate has dropped from 10% in 2009 to 3.7 in 2019. The economy is expected to continue to function well for the rest of 2019, but a mild recession is becoming more of a threat.
Here are the numbers from the Columbia area for July.
New Listings - 1785 (up 13.1% from 7/18)
Rending Sales - 1482 (up 13.8 % from 7/18)
Closed Sales - 1397 (up 2.9% from 7/18)
Days On Market - 49 (down 3.9% from 7/18)
Median Sales Price - $187,000 (up 9.8%% from 7/18)
Percent of Asking Price Received 97.9% (0% from 7/18)
Months Supply of Inventory - 2.9 (0% 7/18)
New listings are up 13.1 % and pending sales are also up 13.8%. Prices have risen and the number of days on the market has gone down slightly to 49 days. Sellers are still getting 97.9% of their asking price and months supply of inventory remains at 2.9. For more information on key indicators of a healthy housing market, click <a href="https://www.jeffcookrealestate.com/blog/key-indicators-of-a-healthy-housing-market/">here</a>.
It is a <a href="https://www.jeffcookrealestate.com/blog/why-now-is-the-best-time-to-sell-your-home/">great time to sell your home</a> in the Columbia area. If you are a buyer, you need to present a strong offer and act decisively when you find a home. At Jeff Cook Real Estate, we can make the selling or buying process fast, simple, and stress-free. Whether you are a buyer or seller, call Jeff Cook Real Estate at 855-HEY-JEFF for information about your neighborhood market, pricing and marketing your home correctly, lending options, and anything else related to real estate.
Stay up-to-date and check out the <a href="https://www.fortunebuilders.com/columbia-real-estate-market-trends/">most current Columbia market updates</a>!2019-08-22T07:07:00-07:002021-01-22T09:56:44-07:00Cory Towler